KION Group

Expert Planning scheduler - Master Production Scheduler

KION Group  •  Guadalupe, MX (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an Expert Master Production Scheduler to act as the single point of accountability for the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in a complex manufacturing environment.

This role goes beyond scheduling—it is a strategic orchestration position responsible for converting demand signals into a stable, capacity-feasible, and execution-ready plan across manufacturing, kitting, staging, and shipment.

You will play a critical role in balancing customer commitments, operational constraints, and material availability, while driving predictability, discipline, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.

We offer:

  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

  • Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the MPS: Define and manage the Master Production Schedule end-to-end (what & when), ensuring stability while enabling controlled changes.
  • Plan with constraints: Convert demand into a capacity-feasible plan, anticipating bottlenecks and driving recovery actions.
  • Align execution: Synchronize MPS with MRP, Purchasing, and Operations; lead weekly alignment on build, kit, and ship priorities.
  • Drive priorities: Translate business needs into a clear must-build / must-ship plan and lead scenario-based decisions.
  • Ensure data & systems excellence: Own planning master data and act as SAP power user to guarantee reliable execution.
  • Own performance: Track KPIs (Schedule Adherence, OTIF, Plan Stability), lead root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables

  • Weekly/monthly MPS + exception management
  • Capacity outlook with recovery plans
  • Order release strategy (what / when / why)
  • Clear priorities translated to shop-floor execution
  • KPI dashboards with actionable insights

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related.
  • +8 years of experience in Master Scheduling, Production Planning, or Supply Planning within:
    • Discrete manufacturing
    • Complex assembly environments
  • Advanced expertise in ERP systems (SAP PP/MM highly preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel / data-driven decision-making
  • Proven experience operating in constraint-based planning environments (capacity + materials + demand)
  • Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence at senior levels
  • English proficiency (written and verbal) in a global environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • APICS / ASCM certification ( CPIM, CSCP) completed or in progress.
  • Experience in:
    • Engineered-to-order (ETO)
    • Project-based manufacturing
    • High-mix / low-volume operations
  • Strong track record in:
    • Planning governance implementation
    • Master data management discipline
    • Change management initiatives
KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
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